After Restructuring, Your Division Has Had Trouble Filling the Open

question 22

Multiple Choice

After restructuring, your division has had trouble filling the open positions with appropriate candidates. The selection processes used by human resources have not yet adjusted to the new criteria required for the restructured job positions. This problem is an example of which kind of resistance to change?

• A) structural inertia
• B) limited focus of change
• C) group inertia
• D) threat to expertise
• E) threat to established power relationships

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Definitions:

Economic Order Quantity Model

A mathematical model that determines the optimal order size that minimizes the total cost of holding and ordering inventory.

Production Order Quantity Model

A mathematical model used to determine the optimal order quantity that minimizes total inventory costs, considering both holding and setup costs.

Annual Setup Costs

The total expenses incurred from setting up machinery or equipment for production runs in a factory, accumulated on a yearly basis.

Ordering Costs

Expenses incurred in placing and receiving orders from suppliers, including costs related to processing, shipping, and handling.